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#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion

Jul 29, 2020 · 2:01:43
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  • Ian Hutchinson discusses nuclear fusion, plasma physics, and the scientific challenges in harnessing the energy source of stars for power generation
  • Comparison of fusion and fission energy, magnetic confinement approaches, and current progress toward practical fusion reactors
  • Philosophical exploration of the relationship between science and religion and how different ways of knowing can coexist

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